IAS

Vandana Rao

IASBatch 2015Rank #4

About

UPSC CSE 2014 Rank 4. Vandana Rao is a 2015 batch IAS officer from the AGMUT cadre. Hailing from Kangan Heri village in Najafgarh, Delhi, she secured AIR 4 in her third attempt. With a background in Computer Science Engineering, she transitioned from the corporate sector to public service. She has held various significant positions in the Delhi administration, including Deputy Commissioner roles in multiple zones, and is currently serving as the Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate of West Delhi.

Quick Details

ServiceIAS
Batch2015
Rank4
Optional SubjectSociology
Attempts3

Parents

Father NameHari Ram Yadav
Father OccupationAssistant Sub-Inspector, Delhi Police
Mother OccupationHomemaker

Marks & Academics

Optional Subject Marks310
Interview Marks187
Total Marks1019
Essay Marks136
Gs Paper 1 Marks113
Gs Paper 2 Marks92
Gs Paper 3 Marks70
Gs Paper 4 Marks111
Optional Paper 1 Marks159
Optional Paper 2 Marks151
Twelfth StreamScience
Graduation College NameKurukshetra University
Graduation DegreeB.Tech in Computer Science
Post Graduation DegreeMaster’s in Personnel Management

Other Information

HometownKangan Heri, Najafgarh, Delhi
Home StateDelhi
CadreAGMUT
AchievementsSecured AIR 4 in UPSC CSE 2014; Served as Deputy Commissioner in multiple zones of Delhi; Appointed as Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate of West Delhi.
StrugglesFaced challenges in her first two attempts at UPSC; Transitioned from a corporate job to civil services; Overcame societal expectations and proved her capabilities in administrative roles.
Work ExperienceWorked in a multinational company post-graduation; Served as Deputy Commissioner of Karol Bagh Zone and City-SP Zone in MCD; Currently serving as Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate of West Delhi.